H.R. 1329 — Introduced in House

I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1329 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 25, 2019Mr. Tonko (for himself and Mr. Turner) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for medical assistance under Medicaid for inmates during the 30-day period preceding release from a public institution. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Reentry Act. 2. Allowing for medical assistance under Medicaid for inmates during 30-day period preceding release The subdivision (A) following paragraph (29) of section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) is amended by inserting and except during the 30-day period preceding the date of release of such individual from such public institution after medical institution.